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Repairs begin on O2 Academy after three-year closure
Building work has begun on Sheffield’s O2 Academy after the venue was forced to close in 2023 over fears concrete in the roof could “collapse with no notice”. An exact...
Could you eat an entire packet of rice cakes without water? These Sheffield lads can…want to watch?
Two Sheffield brothers are once again inviting the masses to Sheffield Amphitheatre where onlookers can watch the pair scoff an entire packet of rice cakes each. The...
Labour MPs call for Keir Starmer’s resignation after disastrous elections
Four of Sheffield's Labour MPs have suggested Keir Starmer should resign, to allow Labour the best chance of winning the next general election, after a disastrous set...
‘Grade A’ sustainability with vintage sale in Sheffield
Thousands of second-hand goods were sold to Sheffield students last Monday by a vintage clothing business. The business, Headlock, was founded in 2009 and travelled...
Emergency services fun day makes triumphant return to Sheffield after popular demand
An annual emergency services fun day returned to Sheffield to provide the city with a look inside the world of rescue for all the family. The 999 Fun Day made its...
Artists take centre stage with Open Up Sheffield
A city-wide art festival has brought attention to the artists of Sheffield and their work. Over the last two weeks, artists from all over the area have been working...
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City’s first football artwork unveiled to celebrate Sheffield FC and FA Cup history
An art feature celebrating Sheffield's rich footballing history has been unveiled this week, illustrating the one and only time an FA Cup tie has been settled by a coin...
£2 Million Jackpot: Council Set to Revolutionise Youth Services
Sheffield City Council have received a £2 million grant from the Youth Investment Fund to build two new youth and community centres. They are one of 16 organisations...
Angered Sheffield students protest to stop cuts to higher education
Students have protested against university cuts which have seen ongoing restructures and job losses across Sheffield universities. On Thursday 12th March, the Anti-Cuts...
University of Sheffield on high alert following two deaths from meningitis in Kent
University of Sheffield reassures students that the risk is low after two young people have died following an outbreak of a Meningitis strain. One of the victims has...
Blitz Kidz share stories from the “eye of the storm”
The last generation of blitz survivors stories have been commerated in a brand new book, highlighting Sheffield as 'a city of resilience'. Local author Neil Anderson...
Walk for Gaza later this month in Weston Park
A family-friendly walk in Weston Park is being held later this week to raise money for a charity that helps to feed families in war-torn Gaza. The Walk for Gaza will...
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Vegas themed casino night to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice
Four university students have come together to host a fundraising event for St Luke’s Hospice on 10 April. The organisers of the event, Ruby Unwin-Marris, Shalomee Gumise, Rebekah Radford and Ben...
Mayor Oliver Coppard unveils the South Yorkshire People’s Network: the ‘Future’ of travel in the region
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has announced the all new South Yorkshire People’s Network of public transport backed by £1.5 billion of investment as the ‘future of transport’ in the region. The ‘once in a generation’ scheme will see trams and buses branded with...
Scaffolder to walk Cornwall-to-Scotland route for male suicide prevention charity
A scaffolder is planning to walk 1200 miles in 60 days across the length of Britain, fundraising for a male suicide prevention charity. The hike will start on May 1, beginning at Lands End and ending at John O’Groats. Jordan Darby, 39, struggled with his mental health...
Collapsing school roof rescued with £720k cash boost amid pupils and teachers safety concerns
A crumbling school roof that led to 237 students being evacuated in January has been allocated £720,000 for a temporary fix. Sheffield City Council’s Finance & Performance Committee decided unanimously to allocate the money from existing “School maintenance...
Urgent donation appeal to save Sheffield city centre charity shop
A Sheffield city centre charity shop has launched an urgent appeal for donations amongst a string of charity shop closures. Age UK on Norfolk Row, an outlet charity shop that sells items at reduced rates, has launched an appeal on Facebook for urgent donations so that...
Upcoming rock camp for girls and non-binary youth held feminism fundraiser
A rock camp for girls and gender non-conforming youth is turning the volume up on the next generation of musicians. The non-profit hosted a feminist embroidery fundraiser on International Women’s Day, at the Rutland Arms in Sheffield city centre. Funds raised were...